Layers

Toolbox menuFile Dialogs Layers

Adding Layers

Save images as .XCF to preserve layers Create new layer

Larger than previous layer adjust canvas size and align

Linking layers Show/hide layers

Adding Text

Text tool Drop shadow

Filters Light and Shadow Drop Shadow○ Positive values right and down○ Negative values left and up

Drawing Lines and Curves Use new layer for each drawing element Pencil tool sharp-edged lines Brush tool fuzzy-edged lines Airbrush tool time sensitive Ink pen tool emulates fountain pen Straight line

Click for beginning of lineHold down Shift keyClick for end of line

Eraser Tool

Layer has alpha channel transparent; if not background color

Uses current brush selection

Rectangles, Circle and Other Shapes Make selection (rectangle, eclipse, lasso) Edit Stroke Selection Edit Fill With ….. Bucket fill fills small

areas Blend tool gradients

Transparency

Layer Transparency Add Alpha Channel

Use selection tool Edit clear